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The Reporter. (Akron, Ohio), 1970-07-11

The Reporter. (Akron, Ohio), 1970-07-11 page 1

Iff ill o ? ta I? 4.v; . S* 1 ?ifei NAACP CONVENTION w mm PACE 5 % ?? > ? x tr rr* c* k, ? 7" O O j . 1\ ?-3 Che Reporter Vol. 1, No, 37 J uly 11 through July I g IS cents per copy RECEIVES *11,000 GRANT Model Cities Mary Kleyman, Howard Moss, Roy Lehecka, Sandy Ballard, John Hrib, Sharon Wrenn, Fran Cook, Maggie H dwell, Bob Johnson (missing, Marilyn Showers) Jerry Lucy, Stanley Dickens, Sonny Ketker, Charles Willis, Jan Monisette, Tony Young. SUMMER COUNSELORS This summer counselors in training from Kent State University are working in the Model Cities office at 8S6 Cobum. The counselors are eager to meet area residents of all ages - children, teenagers and adults - and talk with them. All the services are free of charge. The counselors will be available every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. at the Coburn address. If you cannot conr to the office and would like to talk to a counselor, call 762-0738 to make arrangements for transportation or baby-sitting or invite a counselor to your house. Counseling gives people with problems or difficulties a chance to talk to a counselor who will listen to then and help them learn about themselves and their relationship to others. You can get the worries out in the open, see them clearly and work out ways to help yourself or change the situation. If things are bothering you like: Why am I so lonely? Why do I always argue with him? Why can't I keep my job? What kind of training do I need for the future? What can I do to keep people from picking on me at school or at work? How can I get along with others better? Someone will be availaMe to talk with you. Parcel post size LIMIT INCREASED The parcel post size limit will be increased to 72 inches in conbined length and girth for most shipments between first class post offices effective immediately. Postmaster William T. Duke announced. The weight limit for most parcels sent from Akron to other first class offices will remain at 40 pounds. The weight and size limits or certain agricultural items as well as parcels sent to or from smaller offices, rural or star routes, military post offices and all Alaskan and Hawaiian post offices stay at 70 pounds with a combined length and girth of 100 inches. Postmaster Duke added. Public Law 89-593 authorized the postal service to increase, in five steps, the weight and size limits on shipments between larger cities. THE CHALLENGE Bill Steurer Is Model Cities a dream? I think the answer is a definite YES' All of us dream and unfortunately, in most cases, that is as far as it goes. The dream of Model Cities, through very hard work, though, is a dream starting to take shape and now appears to be a reality. ? Being humn we all err, but at least we know of our many economic, social and physical problems and we are attempting to curb many of them. We all realize we will again err, but at least a strong effort will have been made and through everyone's trying we will succeed. Although we are made up of many races, creeds, colors and national origins, we must remember we are all citizens of a conmunity that is finally going to conquer economic, social and physical ills. With everyone cooperating, we will make this a real Model City. When, the final step is taken next year on July 1, 1971, the size limit for most shipments will be increased to 84 inches in length and girth. In addition to providing service for larger parcels, the Post Office Department is NEW BUSINESS July 1, 9170-* d?y of great expectations by the Arnold clan. A day they had worked townd for a great number of yeaf?. A day that began approximately two years ago. A dream that was put down on paper. A hope and investment in a family's ability to coordinate and develop a business by a group of local consultants who have a vested interest in the abilities of all humans. The idea for a restaurant family style was born over two years ago and was discussed and programmed through the help of the Reverend Frank Hutchison and Rabbi Aaron Koplin, Inpost staff members and Spiro Goomis, Ohio Store Fixtures member. Through these persons from Inpost, the culmination of the Arnold s dream restaurant becamc a mass of paper work. Research began to accumulate the mass of information necessary to facilitate a loan fromthe Small Business Association and to obtain a business. After a rigorous remodeling and redecorating period, Arnold's Baroudi located at 935 Brown Street, is opened with atmosphere and change for those who are dining out. The decor is one of pleasantness, it is carpeted, with air conditioning, has a dancing area and parking facilites are available. Much of the work is yet ahead for the Arnolds. However, the dream that began on a piece of paper is a reality and a fust for Black people in Akron in the restaurant lounge field. The facility has a kitchen, lounge area and dining and dancing area. Entertainment is featured on the weekends. So join the Arnolds for dinner, dancing or just plain conversation, six days a week at Arnold's Baroudi, 935 Brown Street. The name Baroudi is the former boxer name of Mrs. Arnold's brother who was a victim of the boxing profession. His name is again in light at Arnold's Baroudi. The telephone number is 724-0176. On Thursday, July 16, the first Afro-American Night will be featured. You are invited to attend and to wear your dashihes and bribas, etc. and enjoy yourself to the rhythm and beat of the Harold Wright Combo. Arnold's Baroudi caters to people 21 or older. building specialized facilities for handling parcel post and other bulk mail in a number of major transportation centers across the Nation. By providing separate facilites for letter mail and bulk items, the Department has found, parcels can be handled more quickly and more economically. TUCKER HONORED AT CENTENNIAL Sterling T ucker University of Akron Alumni will reminisce and speculate on the future on June 13 at traditional A-Day festivites on the campus. During the Centennial A-Day program, Alumni Awards will be presented to four distinguished Alumni - Morris B. Jobe, president of Goodyear Aerospace; Sterling Tucker, director of Field Services Department of the National Urban Lecgue and vice chairman of Washington D. C. City Council; Helen Shaffer Robertson, retired executive director of the Family Service Society of Sunmit County; and Bruce W. Bierce, ' prominent Akron attorney. A native Akronitc, Sterling Tucker earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Akron U in 1946 and his Master of Arts in 1950 He worked for Akron, Canton and Ohio Urban Leagues before assuming directorship of Washington's Urban League. In the Urban League, he has served as director of Field Services, specialist in Industrial Relations, Leadership Development and director of National Voter Registration drives. On the faculty of hfoward University School of Social Work, Tucker also has lectured around the world for government agencies including the United States Department '' of State. In 1 9 64, he was the recipient of the Washington Junior Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Young Man of the Year award. ELIZABETH PARK STAGES 3rd ANNUAL CREDIT UNION DAY The Elizabeth Park Federal Credit Union, one of four low income credit unions established the past four years as part of the Community Action Program, was recetly cited by Federal Examiners, L. Smith and Victor Pruce, for the efficient operation of the organization. Elated over their progress, Marion B. Dixson Jr., president, announced the opening of the 1970 drive for new members to start July 22 and terminate August 20. Any person living in the area of Acquaduct West, Arlington Street East, and West and East Market Streets may become members for the established fee of S5.25. The Elizabeth Park Credit Union has been instrumental in helping many people help themselves. Features of the drive will be an Executive Board luncheon and presentation of the Speakers Bureau in all area churches and clubs. Other officers o?" the Credit Union are: Ralph Peters Vice President Mrs. Hattie Zibbs Secretary Mrs. Myrtle Childers Treasurer Executive Board Members are: Mrs. Hazel Mouton Assistant Treasurer Marcus Snith Louise Crockett Glennie Davis Zenia Jacksom James Gurley, Chairman of the Credit Comnittee A Farewell Recognition Picnic for Blanford W Fuller, executive director of the Summit County Greater Akron Community Action Council, held at 1165 Dover Avenue on July 17 at 8:00 p.m. FAREWELL PICNIC FOR FULLER Fuller will be leaving the Agency on July 15. Mrs. Thelma Gamble is chairman and Mrs. Josephine E. Marck is co-chairman for the affair. The Akron Branch NAACP has received an $11,000 Planning Grant from the Office of Economic Opportunity through the local Summit County Comnunity Action Council. This grant is for a three month planning phase wherein the Branch will plan a year round program and thereafter request funding for the program which they plan. President Edwin L. Parms, speaking for the Branch, stated that, 'We are indeed happy that the office of Economic Opportunity found us worthy of consideration for this Grant and believe that this will give us an opportunity to do son* of the things that we have long wanted to do in the area of education and particularly as it relates to our youth.' Parms went on to state that, lThe project i? to be known as Project YEAST - a project of ybuth econonics and academic supplemental training - and the major objective of the project will be to improve the present educational system in Akron.* The project outlines three specific objectives. They are: (1) To conduct a comprehensive, analytical and accurate examination of the present local school system so as to determine its effectiveness and the problem areas within it. (2) To bring about increased involvement of parents, particularly those who are located in the low income areas, in the educational process of their children. (3) To improve communication in involvement of various citizens with their school. In speaking of the first objective, Parms stated that 'We often hear in the Black community that the local school system is not all that it is claimed to be by the school administration, school board and the local news media. The truth or facete of the statement that 'Akron has one of the beat school systems in the country.' needs to be bared. If public education is to remain the Saviour of the poor, it must have their trust and that trust must be based on proven fact that the public schools are producing product that can conpete and are in fact doing their jobs. Therefore, hopefully, this pro;ect will enable us to answer such questions as: 'What is the dropout rate throughout the school system?' 'What is the dropout rate at specific schools?' 'What are teacher attitude*?' 'Are there any differences between schools in actuality and as it relates to public opinion?' 'Is there racism in the schools?' It will also answer any other questions that we baliem should be raiaed, explored and facts presented to the public.' Farms further stated that the project will be under the direct supervision of a supervisory committee which will consist of SO percent NAACP Executive Board Members and SO percent of individuals residing in the seven target areas of the Community Action Council. There will be a staff of five persons, one project director and four planning assistants. The Branch is presently accepting applications for these jobs with Friday, July 17 being the deadline for applications. If you are interested in employment, you may submit a short resume and mail it to the: Akron Branch NAACP 754 Rhodes Avenue Akron, Ohio Elsewhere in THE REPORTER, you will find a complete job description of the project coordinator job and the planning assistant job. BRANCH KICK-OFF DINNER The Akron Branch NAACP will kick off its 1970 Membership Drive with a free spaghetti dinner Saturday, July 18, at the Akron Comnunity Service Center and Urban League, 250 East Market Street, at 4:00 p.m. A free spaghetti dinner with all the trimmings will be provided for all persons who volunteer to work in the Membership Drive this year. The chairman of the drive is Marva Allen, 903 Greenwood Avenue. The drive is scheduled to run from July 18 to August 30 with a membership goal of 5000. Persons interested in working in the Membership Drive and desirous of some good home cooking are invited to attend Saturday's dinner. If there are any questions, call Mrs. AUen at 864-1213. Inflation It seems that a group of Illinois housewives rallied on Nov. 3, 1837 against climbing food prices. Butter had skyrocketed to 8 cents a pound; eggs were unreachable at 6 cents a dozen. Coffee and sugar had zoomed to 20 and 10 cents a pound. And, they complained, even the wages of a good hired house maid had gone to $2 a week. JIMMY GLOVER: "We're gat too Mack money ia there to Jut pal oat."

Iff ill o ? ta I? 4.v; . S* 1 ?ifei NAACP CONVENTION w mm PACE 5 % ?? > ? x tr rr* c* k, ? 7" O O j . 1\ ?-3 Che Reporter Vol. 1, No, 37 J uly 11 through July I g IS cents per copy RECEIVES *11,000 GRANT Model Cities Mary Kleyman, Howard Moss, Roy Lehecka, Sandy Ballard, John Hrib, Sharon Wrenn, Fran Cook, Maggie H dwell, Bob Johnson (missing, Marilyn Showers) Jerry Lucy, Stanley Dickens, Sonny Ketker, Charles Willis, Jan Monisette, Tony Young. SUMMER COUNSELORS This summer counselors in training from Kent State University are working in the Model Cities office at 8S6 Cobum. The counselors are eager to meet area residents of all ages - children, teenagers and adults - and talk with them. All the services are free of charge. The counselors will be available every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. at the Coburn address. If you cannot conr to the office and would like to talk to a counselor, call 762-0738 to make arrangements for transportation or baby-sitting or invite a counselor to your house. Counseling gives people with problems or difficulties a chance to talk to a counselor who will listen to then and help them learn about themselves and their relationship to others. You can get the worries out in the open, see them clearly and work out ways to help yourself or change the situation. If things are bothering you like: Why am I so lonely? Why do I always argue with him? Why can't I keep my job? What kind of training do I need for the future? What can I do to keep people from picking on me at school or at work? How can I get along with others better? Someone will be availaMe to talk with you. Parcel post size LIMIT INCREASED The parcel post size limit will be increased to 72 inches in conbined length and girth for most shipments between first class post offices effective immediately. Postmaster William T. Duke announced. The weight limit for most parcels sent from Akron to other first class offices will remain at 40 pounds. The weight and size limits or certain agricultural items as well as parcels sent to or from smaller offices, rural or star routes, military post offices and all Alaskan and Hawaiian post offices stay at 70 pounds with a combined length and girth of 100 inches. Postmaster Duke added. Public Law 89-593 authorized the postal service to increase, in five steps, the weight and size limits on shipments between larger cities. THE CHALLENGE Bill Steurer Is Model Cities a dream? I think the answer is a definite YES' All of us dream and unfortunately, in most cases, that is as far as it goes. The dream of Model Cities, through very hard work, though, is a dream starting to take shape and now appears to be a reality. ? Being humn we all err, but at least we know of our many economic, social and physical problems and we are attempting to curb many of them. We all realize we will again err, but at least a strong effort will have been made and through everyone's trying we will succeed. Although we are made up of many races, creeds, colors and national origins, we must remember we are all citizens of a conmunity that is finally going to conquer economic, social and physical ills. With everyone cooperating, we will make this a real Model City. When, the final step is taken next year on July 1, 1971, the size limit for most shipments will be increased to 84 inches in length and girth. In addition to providing service for larger parcels, the Post Office Department is NEW BUSINESS July 1, 9170-* d?y of great expectations by the Arnold clan. A day they had worked townd for a great number of yeaf?. A day that began approximately two years ago. A dream that was put down on paper. A hope and investment in a family's ability to coordinate and develop a business by a group of local consultants who have a vested interest in the abilities of all humans. The idea for a restaurant family style was born over two years ago and was discussed and programmed through the help of the Reverend Frank Hutchison and Rabbi Aaron Koplin, Inpost staff members and Spiro Goomis, Ohio Store Fixtures member. Through these persons from Inpost, the culmination of the Arnold s dream restaurant becamc a mass of paper work. Research began to accumulate the mass of information necessary to facilitate a loan fromthe Small Business Association and to obtain a business. After a rigorous remodeling and redecorating period, Arnold's Baroudi located at 935 Brown Street, is opened with atmosphere and change for those who are dining out. The decor is one of pleasantness, it is carpeted, with air conditioning, has a dancing area and parking facilites are available. Much of the work is yet ahead for the Arnolds. However, the dream that began on a piece of paper is a reality and a fust for Black people in Akron in the restaurant lounge field. The facility has a kitchen, lounge area and dining and dancing area. Entertainment is featured on the weekends. So join the Arnolds for dinner, dancing or just plain conversation, six days a week at Arnold's Baroudi, 935 Brown Street. The name Baroudi is the former boxer name of Mrs. Arnold's brother who was a victim of the boxing profession. His name is again in light at Arnold's Baroudi. The telephone number is 724-0176. On Thursday, July 16, the first Afro-American Night will be featured. You are invited to attend and to wear your dashihes and bribas, etc. and enjoy yourself to the rhythm and beat of the Harold Wright Combo. Arnold's Baroudi caters to people 21 or older. building specialized facilities for handling parcel post and other bulk mail in a number of major transportation centers across the Nation. By providing separate facilites for letter mail and bulk items, the Department has found, parcels can be handled more quickly and more economically. TUCKER HONORED AT CENTENNIAL Sterling T ucker University of Akron Alumni will reminisce and speculate on the future on June 13 at traditional A-Day festivites on the campus. During the Centennial A-Day program, Alumni Awards will be presented to four distinguished Alumni - Morris B. Jobe, president of Goodyear Aerospace; Sterling Tucker, director of Field Services Department of the National Urban Lecgue and vice chairman of Washington D. C. City Council; Helen Shaffer Robertson, retired executive director of the Family Service Society of Sunmit County; and Bruce W. Bierce, ' prominent Akron attorney. A native Akronitc, Sterling Tucker earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Akron U in 1946 and his Master of Arts in 1950 He worked for Akron, Canton and Ohio Urban Leagues before assuming directorship of Washington's Urban League. In the Urban League, he has served as director of Field Services, specialist in Industrial Relations, Leadership Development and director of National Voter Registration drives. On the faculty of hfoward University School of Social Work, Tucker also has lectured around the world for government agencies including the United States Department '' of State. In 1 9 64, he was the recipient of the Washington Junior Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Young Man of the Year award. ELIZABETH PARK STAGES 3rd ANNUAL CREDIT UNION DAY The Elizabeth Park Federal Credit Union, one of four low income credit unions established the past four years as part of the Community Action Program, was recetly cited by Federal Examiners, L. Smith and Victor Pruce, for the efficient operation of the organization. Elated over their progress, Marion B. Dixson Jr., president, announced the opening of the 1970 drive for new members to start July 22 and terminate August 20. Any person living in the area of Acquaduct West, Arlington Street East, and West and East Market Streets may become members for the established fee of S5.25. The Elizabeth Park Credit Union has been instrumental in helping many people help themselves. Features of the drive will be an Executive Board luncheon and presentation of the Speakers Bureau in all area churches and clubs. Other officers o?" the Credit Union are: Ralph Peters Vice President Mrs. Hattie Zibbs Secretary Mrs. Myrtle Childers Treasurer Executive Board Members are: Mrs. Hazel Mouton Assistant Treasurer Marcus Snith Louise Crockett Glennie Davis Zenia Jacksom James Gurley, Chairman of the Credit Comnittee A Farewell Recognition Picnic for Blanford W Fuller, executive director of the Summit County Greater Akron Community Action Council, held at 1165 Dover Avenue on July 17 at 8:00 p.m. FAREWELL PICNIC FOR FULLER Fuller will be leaving the Agency on July 15. Mrs. Thelma Gamble is chairman and Mrs. Josephine E. Marck is co-chairman for the affair. The Akron Branch NAACP has received an $11,000 Planning Grant from the Office of Economic Opportunity through the local Summit County Comnunity Action Council. This grant is for a three month planning phase wherein the Branch will plan a year round program and thereafter request funding for the program which they plan. President Edwin L. Parms, speaking for the Branch, stated that, 'We are indeed happy that the office of Economic Opportunity found us worthy of consideration for this Grant and believe that this will give us an opportunity to do son* of the things that we have long wanted to do in the area of education and particularly as it relates to our youth.' Parms went on to state that, lThe project i? to be known as Project YEAST - a project of ybuth econonics and academic supplemental training - and the major objective of the project will be to improve the present educational system in Akron.* The project outlines three specific objectives. They are: (1) To conduct a comprehensive, analytical and accurate examination of the present local school system so as to determine its effectiveness and the problem areas within it. (2) To bring about increased involvement of parents, particularly those who are located in the low income areas, in the educational process of their children. (3) To improve communication in involvement of various citizens with their school. In speaking of the first objective, Parms stated that 'We often hear in the Black community that the local school system is not all that it is claimed to be by the school administration, school board and the local news media. The truth or facete of the statement that 'Akron has one of the beat school systems in the country.' needs to be bared. If public education is to remain the Saviour of the poor, it must have their trust and that trust must be based on proven fact that the public schools are producing product that can conpete and are in fact doing their jobs. Therefore, hopefully, this pro;ect will enable us to answer such questions as: 'What is the dropout rate throughout the school system?' 'What is the dropout rate at specific schools?' 'What are teacher attitude*?' 'Are there any differences between schools in actuality and as it relates to public opinion?' 'Is there racism in the schools?' It will also answer any other questions that we baliem should be raiaed, explored and facts presented to the public.' Farms further stated that the project will be under the direct supervision of a supervisory committee which will consist of SO percent NAACP Executive Board Members and SO percent of individuals residing in the seven target areas of the Community Action Council. There will be a staff of five persons, one project director and four planning assistants. The Branch is presently accepting applications for these jobs with Friday, July 17 being the deadline for applications. If you are interested in employment, you may submit a short resume and mail it to the: Akron Branch NAACP 754 Rhodes Avenue Akron, Ohio Elsewhere in THE REPORTER, you will find a complete job description of the project coordinator job and the planning assistant job. BRANCH KICK-OFF DINNER The Akron Branch NAACP will kick off its 1970 Membership Drive with a free spaghetti dinner Saturday, July 18, at the Akron Comnunity Service Center and Urban League, 250 East Market Street, at 4:00 p.m. A free spaghetti dinner with all the trimmings will be provided for all persons who volunteer to work in the Membership Drive this year. The chairman of the drive is Marva Allen, 903 Greenwood Avenue. The drive is scheduled to run from July 18 to August 30 with a membership goal of 5000. Persons interested in working in the Membership Drive and desirous of some good home cooking are invited to attend Saturday's dinner. If there are any questions, call Mrs. AUen at 864-1213. Inflation It seems that a group of Illinois housewives rallied on Nov. 3, 1837 against climbing food prices. Butter had skyrocketed to 8 cents a pound; eggs were unreachable at 6 cents a dozen. Coffee and sugar had zoomed to 20 and 10 cents a pound. And, they complained, even the wages of a good hired house maid had gone to $2 a week. JIMMY GLOVER: "We're gat too Mack money ia there to Jut pal oat."